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Perception vs Reality
2:04:24 - 2:11:06 (06:41)
Neuroscientist Anil Seth's book, "Case Against Reality" argues that our perception is detached from objective reality while physics seems to be heading towards the idea that space and time are emergent rather than fundamental aspects of reality.
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Anil Seth makes the argument, through his book 'The Case Against Reality', that our perception is entirely separate from objective reality, whereas physicists argue that space and time are emergent and not fundamental to reality.
2:04:24 - 2:08:27 (04:03)
Summary
Anil Seth makes the argument, through his book 'The Case Against Reality', that our perception is entirely separate from objective reality, whereas physicists argue that space and time are emergent and not fundamental to reality. The difficulty in distinguishing objective reality from perception necessitates new terminology when discussing the topic.
ChapterPerception vs Reality
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Donald Hoffman claims that our brain mechanisms prevent us from accessing objective reality and that our perceptions are likely false.
2:08:27 - 2:11:06 (02:38)
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Donald Hoffman claims that our brain mechanisms prevent us from accessing objective reality and that our perceptions are likely false. However, he also acknowledges that the things we perceive are indeed connected to the structure of reality.